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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.69, 3,032.26 and 1,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.69, 3,032.26 and 1,474.25 is: 2,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.69 : 3,032.26 = 1,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.69/3,032.26 = 1,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.69x = 3,032.26 × 1,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.69x = 4,470,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,318.73/2,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.64

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